IIU PRESIDENT INAUGURATES SPRING PLANTATION CAMPAIGN

H.E. Dr. Hathal Homoud Al-Otaibi, President International Islamic University (IIU) inaugurated the spring plantation campaign at new campus on Thursday where he planted a fruit tree of fig.

The opening ceremony of the plantation campaign was also attended by Vice President Academics Dr. Ayaz Afsar, Dean Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences Dr. Muhammad Irfan, Chairman Department of Environmental Science Dr. Ibrar Shinwari , Chairperson Department of Environmental Science, Dr. Syeda Maria Ali, Assistant Director Horticulture Altaf Barki and senior faculty members.

The campaign is jointly organized by Department of Environmental Science and Horticulture Department that is focused on planting fruit trees, flowering trees and other plants of medicinal and economic value.

As many as 250 saplings were planted on the maiden day of the campaign, while various departments of university will keep planting the sapling across the month.  On the occasion, saplings were also planted by Vice President Academics Dr. Ayaz Afsar, Dean FBAS Dr. Muhammad Irfan, Director President IIUI’s Office, Dr. Ali Metab  Alahmri, HoD Envoirnental Science Dr. Ibrar Shinwari and other faculty members.

IIUI President was briefed on the occasion by the Horticulture officer Altaf Barki that around 1300 saplings will be planted in this campaign that will include trees of 23 various forms.

IIU President appreciated the efforts of both the departments and shed light on the importance of clean and green environment.  He urged the faculty members and all the departments to follow the  participate in Billion Tree Project of the Government.